Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that Ernest Collins has stepped down as the head basketball coach at NJCAA D3 Minnesota North Rainy River and will become the new head coach at NJCAA D2 Kirtland Community College (MI). Collins took over at Rainy River prior to last season and led the Voyageurs to a
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JUCO DIRT: Scipio steps down as Head Coach at Denmark Tech, will become NAIA assistant
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Patrick Scipio has stepped down as the head basketball coach at NJCAA D1 Denmark Tech (SC). Scipio became the head coach at Denmark Tech in 2023 after serving as an assistant in the program. He also has also worked as a GA at SIUE. Scipio posted about his departure on social
Converse University Men’s Basketball Staff Update
The Converse University Athletic Department announced the hiring of Logan Springer as the new assistant basketball coach, while current assistant basketball coach Dexter Terry adds head developmental coach to his responsibilities. “I’m very excited to have both Logan and Dexter as a part of our program,” Converse University head basketball coach Kyle Perry said. “I have known both
Fodness named Assistant Basketball Coach at Ferris State
New Ferris State University men’s basketball head coach Bobby Pietrack has announced the appointment of Alex Fodness as his full-time assistant coach. Fodness joins the Bulldog staff after serving the past three seasons as the top assistant at fellow NCAA Division II member Bemidji State. He previously was the head coach at Minnesota State Community and Technical College in
JUCO NEWS: Ruffing becomes D1 assistant; Hoffman promoted to Head Basketball Coach at Bryant & Stratton College (WI)
Bryant & Stratton College (WI) has named Kyle Hoffman its new head men’s basketball coach. He replaces Charles Ruffing who became an assistant at Western Illinois. Hoffman has had two stints with Bryant & Stratton (2020-22) and (2023-CUR). During his first two seasons, the Bobcats were above .500 in both seasons and advanced to the
Damian Lillard named Weber State Basketball General Manager
Story Courtesy: Paul Grua – Weber State Athletic Communications Damian Lillard is deepening his legacy at Weber State University with a new leadership role that will shape the future of Wildcat basketball. The NBA superstar and Weber State legend has been named General Manager of the men’s basketball program, becoming a key advisor and mentor
Bakamus, Bacon added to Texas Tech Basketball Staff
Texas Tech men’s basketball head coach Grant McCasland has announced two additions to his coaching staff, hiring Rem Bakamus as assistant coach and Duncan Bacon as Associate Director of Operations. Bakamus arrives in Lubbock after working at Arizona as an assistant coach along with experience as a graduate assistant coach at Baylor and a player for Gonzaga.
Butler hired as Assistant Basketball Coach at Belmont
Belmont University men’s basketball head coach Casey Alexander announced Friday the hire of JJ Butler to the position of assistant coach on the Bruin staff. Butler spent the last two-plus seasons as an assistant coach at the University of Delaware. Delaware won four consecutive games during championship week to reach the 2025 CAA championship game. “JJ Butler is a great
Williams Returns to Portland State Men’s Basketball Coaching Staff
Jamaal Williams has returned to an assistant coaching role with Portland State Men’s Basketball for the 2025-26 season. Williams previously coached at PSU from 2021-22 before moving to an assistant role at UNLV. “We are very fortunate to have Coach Williams back with us,” said Head Coach Jase Coburn. “He has experience at Portland State and we
Clement joins Basketball Staff at Le Moyne
Story Courtesy: Craig Lane, Le Moyne Assistant Athletics Director for Athletic Communication Le Moyne College head men’s basketball coach Nate Champion ’14 has added Serge Clement as an assistant coach. Clement joins the staff with more than 15 years of collegiate coaching experience, marked by program-building, defensive excellence, and elite player development at the Division I level.
Wellington named Head Basketball Coach at NAIA Rust College
Barry Wellington has been named as the new Head Men’s Basketball Coach at NAIA Rust College. No official announcement yet from Rust, but Wellington posted the following on social media earlier today: Wellington was an assistant at Arizona Christian for the 2024–25 season after a year as an assistant at Menlo College. His coaching résumé
Masek promoted to top assistant at Bemidji State
Bemidji State University Men’s Basketball Head Coach Mike Boschee announced Friday that Jake Masek, who spent 2024-25 as the team’s Second Assistant, has been promoted to First Assistant Coach following the departure of Alex Fodness. Jacob Masek was promoted to First Assistant Coach for Bemidji State Men’s Basketball Staff for the 2025-26 season in August. He previously served as the